article 3
general principles
The principles of the present Convention shall be:
(a) Respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy
including the freedom to make one’s own choices,
and independence of persons;
(b) Non-discrimination;
(c) Full and effective participation and inclusion in
society;
(d) Respect for difference and acceptance of persons
with disabilities as part of human diversity and
humanity;
(e) Equality of opportunity;
(f) Accessibility;
(g) Equality between men and women;
(h) Respect for the evolving capacities of children
with disabilities and respect for the right of children
with disabilities to preserve their identities.
article 4
general obligations
1. States parties undertake to ensure and
promote the full realization of all human rights and
fundamental freedoms for all persons with disabilities
without discrimination of any kind on the basis of
disability. To this end, States parties undertake:
(a) To adopt all appropriate legislative, administrative
and other measures for the implementation of the
rights recognized in the present Convention;
(b) To take all appropriate measures, including
legislation, to modify or abolish existing laws,
regulations, customs and practices that constitute
discrimination against persons with disabilities;
(c) To take into account the protection and promotion
of the human rights of persons with disabilities in all
policies and programmes;
(d) To refrain from engaging in any act or practice that
is inconsistent with the present Convention and to
ensure that public authorities and institutions act in
conformity with the present Convention;
(e) To take all appropriate measures to eliminate
discrimination on the basis of disability by any
person, organization or private enterprise;
(f) To undertake or promote research and
development of universally designed goods, services,
equipment and facilities, as defined in article 2 of
the present Convention, which should require the
minimum possible adaptation and the least cost to
meet the specific needs of a person with disabilities,
to promote their availability and use, and to promote
universal design in the development of standards and
guidelines;
(g) To undertake or promote research and
development of, and to promote the availability and
use of new technologies, including information and
communications technologies, mobility aids, devices
and assistive technologies, suitable for persons
with disabilities, giving priority to technologies at an
affordable cost;
(h) To provide accessible information to persons with
disabilities about mobility aids, devices and assistive
technologies, including new technologies, as well
as other forms of assistance, support services and
facilities;
(i) To promote the training of professionals and staff
working with persons with disabilities in the rights
recognized in this Convention so as to better provide
the assistance and services guaranteed by those
rights.
2. With regard to economic, social and cultural rights,
each State party undertakes to take measures to
the maximum of its available resources and, where
needed, within the framework of international
cooperation, with a view to achieving progressively
the full realization of these rights, without prejudice
to those obligations contained in the present
Convention that are immediately applicable according
to international law.
3. In the development and implementation of
legislation and policies to implement the present
Convention, and in other decision-making
processes concerning issues relating to persons
with disabilities, States parties shall closely consult
with and actively involve persons with disabilities,
including children with disabilities, through their
representative organizations.
4. Nothing in the present Convention shall affect
any provisions which are more conducive to the
realization of the rights of persons with disabilities
and which may be contained in the law of a State
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